Job summary
Due to the current post holder receiving a promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife with a passion for governance and risk management to join the Women's Health Safety Team at University College Hospital Foundation Trust as Clinical Governance Midwife on a permanent basis.
As Clinical Governance Midwife, you will support the Risk Management Midwife to hold responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of all clinical risk management activity within predominantly maternity, but also supporting neonatal, breast and gynaecology. To do this you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team within the Women's Health Division, drawing on your excellent communication and interpersonal skills which are essential to role.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Risk Management Midwife on key projects such as the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts and be the Trust point of contact for a range of external bodies including; MBRRACE, PMRT, NHS Resolution, RCOG Each Baby Counts, Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, UK Obstetric Surveillance System. This role will also include embedding the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework within the governance structures in Women's Health.
Throughout your governance duties, you will remain mindful of human factors and will share learning from incidents, supporting the Safety Culture and remain up to date with staff and patient experience and engagement with the SI process.
If you feel you are a suitably experienced candidate that would excel in this role please submit an application.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife on part 10 of NMC register
- Specialist clinical governance and risk management knowledge acquired through training (recognised training programme) or experience (attendance and involvement in governance activity)
- Evidence of study at masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional training/development
- ENB 997 or other teaching qualification Mentor Preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised leadership / leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate significant experience of clinical midwifery practice, with ward management experience
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in planning and coordination, e.g. project management
- Experience in database management
- Knowledge of CQC and NHS resolution and general standard audit requirements
- Experience in staff orientation and induction.
Desirable
- Knowledgeable in clinical audit and research methodology
- Experience in a range of audit and research tools
- Knowledge of current NHS trends in clinical audit - especially relating to maternity services
- Experience in developing maternity guidelines
- Experience of managing a budget
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and communication skills
- Effective numerate skills - able to understand and analysis statistics and present them in reports
- Time management and organisational skills
- Computer-literacy, advanced keyboard skills, data inputting, word-processing, PowerPoint, internet/literature searching and e-mail
- Demonstrate a commitment to the specialty and proven ability to work within a demanding/stressful environment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible, able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service
- Self-motivated and committed to continuous professional development
- Women-centred approach to care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Criminal record check - satisfactory
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife on part 10 of NMC register
- Specialist clinical governance and risk management knowledge acquired through training (recognised training programme) or experience (attendance and involvement in governance activity)
- Evidence of study at masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional training/development
- ENB 997 or other teaching qualification Mentor Preparation or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised leadership / leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate significant experience of clinical midwifery practice, with ward management experience
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience in planning and coordination, e.g. project management
- Experience in database management
- Knowledge of CQC and NHS resolution and general standard audit requirements
- Experience in staff orientation and induction.
Desirable
- Knowledgeable in clinical audit and research methodology
- Experience in a range of audit and research tools
- Knowledge of current NHS trends in clinical audit - especially relating to maternity services
- Experience in developing maternity guidelines
- Experience of managing a budget
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and communication skills
- Effective numerate skills - able to understand and analysis statistics and present them in reports
- Time management and organisational skills
- Computer-literacy, advanced keyboard skills, data inputting, word-processing, PowerPoint, internet/literature searching and e-mail
- Demonstrate a commitment to the specialty and proven ability to work within a demanding/stressful environment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible, able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service
- Self-motivated and committed to continuous professional development
- Women-centred approach to care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Criminal record check - satisfactory
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
